Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re 50 Years of Innovative Paper Solutions in Mengíbar
March 20 2018 - 7:24AM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa celebrates 50 years of innovative paper solutions
in Mengíbar
Smurfit Kappa's Mengíbar Paper Mill in Spain is celebrating its
50th anniversary. The mill first opened its doors in 1968 and
quickly established itself as a strategic partner for innovative
paper solutions.
The Mengíbar Paper Mill uses recycled fibres to make
high-quality containerboard for corrugated packaging. The mill's
location in Southern Spain puts it in a prime position to serve
Smurfit Kappa's extensive network of corrugated plants. The close
integration between the Mengibar Paper Mill and the corrugated
plants enables Smurfit Kappa to facilitate customers' needs at a
moment's notice.
The growing trend for many brand owners and manufacturers to
switch to paper-based packaging solutions due to their renewable
nature is significantly increasing the demand for corrugated
packaging. Smurfit Kappa produces a range of packaging for fresh
produce including its award-winning SoFru box which protects
berries through the supply chain and promotes the brand identity in
store.
With 121 employees, the mill is a key local employer with many
families having two and sometimes even three generations working
there since the mill opened 50 years ago.
The CEO of Smurfit Kappa Recycled Paper West, Jelte Bouma, said:
"The Mengíbar Mill has achieved a significant amount in its
fifty-year history. This has been done by constantly evolving and
paying close attention to our customers' needs.
"This mill is a wonderful example of how a talented team and
cutting-edge technology can work to achieve something
remarkable."
The Mengíbar Paper Mill is part of Smurfit Kappa's global
network of paper mills that are all connected through a single,
optimised supply chain system. Smurfit Kappa is the No. 1 producer
of containerboard in Europe.
ENDS
Contact for media:
Sinead Gill
Smurfit Kappa
T: +353 1 2027157
E: sinead.gill@smurfitkappa.com
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading
providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with
around 46,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites
across 35 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our proactive team we relentlessly use our extensive
experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up
opportunities for our customers. We collaborate with
forward-thinking customers by sharing superior product knowledge,
market understanding and insights in packaging trends to ensure
business success in their markets. We have an unrivalled portfolio
of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with our
market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits
of our integration, with optimal paper design, logistics,
timeliness of service, and our packaging plants sourcing most of
their raw materials from our own paper mills.
Our products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably,
improve the environmental footprint of our customers.
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www.smurfitkappa.com
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